Economy

HSBC Australia chief economist Paul Bloxham has said that a wave of global growth is gaining momentum and should support Australia’s economy in a number of ways.

Mortgage professionals are blaming tighter credit and increased stamp duty for the significant slowdown in residential property demand among Chinese buyers.

The Australian housing market is continuing to “slip”, according to a new report from analysts at investment bank UBS.

Trust in the banking sector has improved, according to the latest Edelman Intelligence survey commissioned by the Australian Bankers’ Association.

Uncertainty in the Australian mortgage market has prompted concerns over bank profitability from global ratings agency Fitch Ratings.

A new report by EY titled Innovation in Financial Inclusion has revealed a “potentially significant growth opportunity for banks” within emerging markets by servicing financially excluded ...

State government policy changes have led to a significant increase in housing finance approvals for first home buyers, according to fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The Housing Industry Association has warned that state and territory governments’ dependence on rising stamp duty revenue is the worst it’s been in a decade, placing added pressure on ...

A Deloitte partner has explained why cashed-up foreign companies are beginning to see the benefits of investing in Australia’s $1.6 trillion mortgage market.

According to a new study, nearly one in five Australians fear buying or selling property through the auction process.